Behavioral Health Specialist

Colorado Springs, CO, United States

Job Description


Welcome to Centura Health

At Centura Health, we\xe2\x80\x99re on a mission to heal individuals and uplift communities. We have locations throughout Colorado, Utah, and western Kansas, giving you opportunity to grow your career and impact the communities you serve. We deliver the same high standard of care to our employees as we do to our patients. With 25 hospitals, home care and hospice care, medical clinics, flight care, telehealth and over 100 physician practices, join us where your opportunities are endless!

Flourishing Begins Here

You have a purpose, unique talents and NOW is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. At Centura Health, we value incredible people with incredible skills \xe2\x80\x93 but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success.

Work under the supervision of nurses, social workers, case managers, psychiatrists, or other medical professionals to observe and support patients with mental health and/or substance use needs.

What You Bring/Job Requirements

In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

  • High School Diploma/G.E.D
  • Experience with mental health, substance use disorder or working in a behavioral health/human services organization preferably in ED setting.
  • Passionate, nonjudgmental, empathetic, and attentive approach to assisting patients with behavioral health needs.
  • Ability to develop a strong rapport with patients Interest/proficiency in working with individuals recently released from incarceration, homeless individuals, and other marginalized populations.
  • Basic computer literacy and ability to use computer information systems
  • Ability to interact with patients in a culturally relatable manner.
  • Additional ability to communicate in languages spoken in the local community such as Spanish is extremely helpful
  • Preference for applicants with connections to, and reflecting the diversity of, the local community.
  • Able to respond appropriately in a crisis.
Demonstrates professional conduct and accountability, including understanding the legal
consequences of patient\xe2\x80\x99s rights and responsibilities.
Effective time management and proactive in prioritizing workload and meeting productivity
requirements.
  • BLS
  • CNA preferred
Medium Work - exert/lift up to 50 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly

Your Connected Community

When people and places align, incredible things happen. Just like the 21,000+ amazing associates who work here, every community within Centura Health\xe2\x80\x99s connected ecosystem has its own unique history, story and personality.

Penrose-St. Francis Health Services is a full-service, 522-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprised of Penrose Hospital and St. Francis Medical Center. Penrose Hospital serves as the anchor hospital of Penrose-St. Francis Health Services with 364-licensed beds and the ability to provide tertiary (high tech) medical-surgical services with an emphasis on elective and outpatient care. Established in 1890, Penrose Hospital has grown to become a major health treatment and referral center, specializing in cancer care, cardiac care, emergency trauma care and physical rehabilitation. St. Francis Medical Center opened in 2008 to keep pace with the growing needs of the Colorado Springs\xe2\x80\x99 community on the north side of the city. St. Francis Medical Center features 172-beds and offers a modern Birth Center, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric Care Unit, Emergency Department, Level III Trauma Center, Imaging Services, Surgical Services and Critical Care Unit. It also serves as southern Colorado\xe2\x80\x99s home base for the Flight For Life\xc2\xae Colorado air medical helicopter service. It\xe2\x80\x99s an incredible time to join us as we celebrate more than a decade as one of Healthgrades \xe2\x80\x9cAmerica\xe2\x80\x99s 50 Best Hospitals\xe2\x80\x9d and Magnet Hospital designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care. With 300+ days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy access places like Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and some of Colorado\xe2\x80\x99s top destination resorts, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career you\xe2\x80\x99ve always wanted.

Pay Range

$18.00 - $25.66 / hour

Caring for Your Whole Well Being

At Centura, we offer incredible benefits that impact mind, body, and spirit to eligible associates. Our total rewards are designed with your well-being in mind and include Health Insurance Plan Options, Dental, Vision, 401K with generous matching, a Daycare FSA that includes a company contribution, Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Forgiveness and so much more! While you are applying be sure to also consider our generous benefits packages as part of your overall compensation! You can view our benefits in Colorado, Kansas, and New Mexico , or for benefits in Utah look .

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD4309415
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    $18 - 25.66 per hour
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Colorado Springs, CO, United States
  • Education
    Not mentioned